Analysis of an Anomalous Flooding Event in the Peace River in Canada
2015
Assaf Hamed
This paper provides an analysis of a major river ice breakup on the Peace River in Canada, which led to the flooding of the Town of Peace River on February 28, 1992. The event is unique, as it occurred in the mid-winter under regulated river conditions with no clear explanation of its cause, and despite the implementation of extensive mitigation measures. Investigative analysis of weather and river flow conditions in the Peace River region, prior to and during this flooding event, provides clues to the possible causes of the breakup. These clues could be used to predict similar events in the future with sufficient lead time to avert the occurrence of the ice jam flooding.
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